Graham fended off his primary challenger, Mark Lynch, a self-described “America First” candidate, during Tuesday’s election. Graham, who was endorsed by Trump, began his victory speech by thanking God, his family and the president for helping him secure the GOP nomination.

The Republican senator from South Carolina has a well-funded primary challenger who has a chance of forcing him into a runoff election.

The senator is facing a well-funded challenge supported by some of President Donald Trump’s highest-profile MAGA defectors.

President Trump congratulated key ally Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on locking down a primary race Tuesday, while calling for a focus on passing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act.

Perspective: Graham’s MAGA survival shows Trump’s GOP prizes personal authorization over ideological purity, sparing useful heretics.

President Donald Trump will virtually campaign on Monday night for Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) as the four-term senator looks to avoid a primary runoff in a crowded GOP field. South Carolina voters will take to the polls on Tuesday to cast their primary ballots in the state’s local,

Voters also headed to the polls in primary elections in Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina ahead of the midterms.